Investigative piece by GlobalGirl South Africa on how 1.9 billion rand allocated to improve the township of Alexander since 2001 are still not fully accounted for. Includes interviews with Alexander residents and children who ask, “where did the money go?”
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GGM SOUTH AFRICA
We are GGMSA, GlobalGirl Media South Africa, a non-profit that has powerful global sisters. Our international umbrella organization was born right here in SA. Global filmmakers and journalists saw the need for girls’ voices to be heard during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. They formed GlobalGirl Media which continues to harness the power of digital media to empower young women around the world. Together we are a global force for change.
In South Africa, we have a very important role to play as the only sister organization in Africa. We are determined to be a beacon for young women whose time has come to be boldly heard. We believe they have listened long enough.
Our vision is to continually accelerate and upscale our ability to powerfully transform the lives of young women through media.
Our mission is to be an energetic, curious, passionate, and nurturing team that allows young women to learn, create and thrive.
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MANDISA’S STORY
A moving video of Mandisa, a GlobalGirl reporter from Soweto who shares with us the reality of living as a young woman with HIV in South Africa. She very bravely talks about when she was raped by a neighbor at six years old.
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MELANCHOLY FILM
This is the inspirational story of Sinoxolo who bravely shares her journey after being diagnosed with clinical depression.
Sinoxolo Mdingi believes everyone can be happy, no matter the position you are in. With her great family support structure and learning how to speak about her feelings, she has been able to conquer her depression and is a step closer to living the life she has always imagined.
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MANDISA’S STORY
A moving video of Mandisa, a GlobalGirl reporter from Soweto who shares with us the reality of living as a young woman with HIV in South Africa. She very bravely talks about when she was raped by a neighbor at six years old.
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SEEING SOLID
‘Seeing Solid’ is a film that is engulfed by the admiration of the graffiti that surrounds the walls of Braamfontein, a suburb that has a concentrated student populace. Some businesses benefit from the artsy nature of the graffiti bombings, while other businesses pay securities to be the bane of people like Solids’ existence. This film engages with graffiti artist Solid Roc to find out more about the world of graffiti.
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OUR LAND OUR STORIES SCREENS IN HOLLYWOOD APRIL 23rd!
On April 23rd, Global Girl Media and Solotech Studios in Hollywood will be hosting a special short film series on the intersection between climate change and gender justice. Films made by global girls from South Africa, Greece and Los Angeles will be shown followed by a panel discussion led by the Director of UCLA’s Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, (LENS) Jon Christensen. For more info email: [email protected].
